The Black Woman Dandy Gets Her Due – Essence
Getty Images At DALYA, a women’s haberdashery on Sullivan Street in Soho, the aisles of suits are angled like documentary frames. Each mirror panel captures the body mid-process—being measured, considered,…
ICYMI: E! Announces New Kimora Lee Simmons Series, Cannes Film Festival Bans Nudity On Red Carpet, And More – Essence
Getty Images This weekend included many fashion-filled moments worth remembering. First up, E! has announced a series centering Kimora Lee Simons: Kimora Back In The Fab Lane. Next up, Jaylen…
CBS Renews Black Soap Opera ‘Beyond the Gates’ For A Second Season – Essence
CBS Presents BEYOND THE GATES ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. CBS announced today the renewal of its hit daytime drama Beyond the Gates for a second season. The…
WATCH: Cullen Jones Gets Real About Racial Disparities In Pool Access Across The US – Essence
Olympic Gold medalist, Cullen Jones, dives into how he went from nearly drowning to becoming one of the most decorated swimmers in sports history. He also breaks down the work…
Cam Newton, Jasmin Brown Expecting Their Second Child—His Ninth
Prince Williams/WireImage Comedian Jasmin Brown made a special announcement on Mother’s Day: She’s expecting another child with her longtime boyfriend Cam Newton. This will be the couple’s second child together…
The Black Girl’s Guide To Travel: JOMO-Friendly Destinations
Getty Images Before the pandemic, I was a FOMO–fear of missing out–queen. My family’s itineraries were crammed with must-see spots I’d noted on social media. However, during the pandemic-imposed time-out,…
Size Inclusivity Died. Who Are The Plus Size Fashion Figures To Look To? – Essence
Photo Credit: Saucye/Ashleigh Nicole Tribble Over the last two decades, the fat community has experienced a lot of socio-cultural shifts. As the body positivity movement blossomed from the ashes of…
Is There Ever A Good Time To Get A Hysterectomy? Here’s Why You Should Weigh Your Options
Dr. Kameelah Phillips If you’ve ever been to the OBGYN office, you’ve probably felt a tinge of uncertainty, fear, and anxiety when speaking about your uterus with a medical professional.…
The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Season 16, Episode 10: Meditation And Mediation – Essence
(Photo by: Gizelle Hernandez/James Bianchi/Bravo) This week on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, we open with Kelli spending quality time with her daughters, but things take a left turn when…
The Culture Builder: How Brandon Pankey Went From Producing The Roots Picnic To Building A New Era Of Artist-Led Storytelling – Essence
In the cutthroat world of music and entertainment, Brandon Pankey has spent two decades quietly building a reputation as someone who gets shit done. And he has a stacked resume…